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Thurman Watson 1873–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Dec 1873

Birth Location: Silver Creek Township, Greene, Ohio

Death Date: 15 August 1971

Death Location: Iola, Clay County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: W. Watson

Mother:

Spouse(s): Clara Watson

Children(s): William Watson, Ada Watson, Ruth Watson, Robert Oliver, Milliann Watson

In 1873, Thurman Watson entered the world in Silver Creek Township, Greene, Ohio, born to W H Watson And Clara Bell Campbell. Thurman Watson married Clara B Watson, and had children including Ada B Watson, Milliann Watson, Robert Oliver, Ruth Nadine Watson, William Watson. Thurman Watson passed away in 1971 in Iola, Clay County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1873, Thurman Watson entered the world in Silver Creek Township, Greene, Ohio, born to W H Watson And Clara Bell Campbell.
  • Thurman Watson married Clara B Watson, and had children including Ada B Watson, Milliann Watson, Robert Oliver, Ruth Nadine Watson, William Watson.
  • Thurman Watson passed away in 1971 in Iola, Clay County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

W. Watson
1844–1926
Birth Location: Ohio
WW

Spouses(s)

Clara Watson
1869–1932
Birth Location: Coles County, Illinois
CW

Children(s)

William Watson
1903–1970
Birth Location: La Clede, Fayette, Illinois, USA
WW
Ada Watson
1900–1902
Birth Location: Illinois
AW
Ruth Watson
1905–1982
Birth Location: Venice, Madison County, Illinois
RW
Robert Oliver
1894–
Birth Location: Illinois
RO
Milliann Watson
1903–
Birth Location: Illinois
MW

Thurman Watson's Ancestors

Self
Thurman Watson
1873–1971
Birth Place: Silver Creek Township, Greene, Ohio
Parents
W. H. Watson
1844–1926
Ohio
Grandparents
William Watson
1815–1864
Ohio
Catherine Lightle
1819–
Ohio
Great-Grandparents
Gabrial Watson
1789–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thurman Watson's Descendants

1.
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Thurman Watson (25 Dec 1873–15 August 1971) m. Clara (B) Watson (8 March 1869–15 April 1932)
  1. 1. William Watson 1903–1970 m. Sarah Rosen 1904–1987 m. Callie (A) Watson 1904–1967
    1. 1. Sigmund (P. Watson) Zeitlin 1922–2007 m. Marcus 1924–2006
    2. 2. Bernice Clagg 1928–2017 m. Charles (Edward) Myers 1925–1963 m. Charles (Howard) Clagg 1921–1993
    3. 3. Florence Watson 1921–2007 m. Elmer (Duane) Campbell 1918–1973
  2. 2. Ada (B) Watson 1900–1902
  3. 3. Ruth (Nadine) Watson 1905–1982
  4. 4. Robert Oliver 1894–
  5. 5. Milliann Watson 1903–

Thurman Watson's Timeline

16 Records

1873
25 Dec 1873
Birth of Thurman Watson in Silver Creek Township, Greene, Ohio
Silver Creek Township, Greene, Ohio
1873
25 Dec 1873
Birth of Thurman Watson in Silver Creek Township, Greene, Ohio
Silver Creek Township, Greene, Ohio
1874
25 December 1874
Age 1
Birth of Thurman Watson in Silver Creek Township, Greene, Ohio
Silver Creek Township, Greene, Ohio
1880
1880
Age 7
Thurman Watson resided here in Meacham, Marion, Illinois, USA
Meacham, Marion, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 27
Thurman Watson resided here in Kinmundy, Marion, Illinois, USA
Kinmundy, Marion, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 37
Thurman Watson resided here in Venice Ward 3, Madison, Illinois, USA
Venice Ward 3, Madison, Illinois, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 44
Thurman Watson resided here in St Clair County, Illinois, USA
St Clair County, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 47
Thurman Watson resided here in Canteen, St Clair, Illinois, USA
Canteen, St Clair, Illinois, USA
1928
1928
Age 55
Thurman Watson resided here in East St. Louis, Illinois, USA
East St. Louis, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 57
Thurman Watson resided here in Washington Park, St. Clair, Illinois, USA
Washington Park, St. Clair, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 62
Thurman Watson resided here in Rural, Fayette, Illinois
Rural, Fayette, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 67
Thurman Watson resided here in La Clede, Fayette, Illinois, USA
La Clede, Fayette, Illinois, USA
1950
1950
Age 77
Thurman Watson resided here in Washington Park, St Clair, Illinois, USA
Washington Park, St Clair, Illinois, USA
1971
15 August 1971
Age 98
Death of Thurman Watson in La Clede, Fayette, Illinois, USA
La Clede, Fayette, Illinois, USA
1971
15 Aug 1971
Age 98
Death of Thurman Watson
None
1971
15 August 1971
Age 98
Death of Thurman Watson in Jewett, Cumberland, Illinois, USA
Jewett, Cumberland, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 December 1874
    Event Place: Silver Creek Township, Greene, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: La Clede, Fayette, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00801; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 26-9
    [2] Ohio, Births and Christenings Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 346-40-5368; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: 1963-1964
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Canteen, St Clair, Illinois; Roll: T625_405; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 129
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington Park, St. Clair, Illinois; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2340290
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Meacham, Marion, Illinois; Roll: 234; Page: 43C; Enumeration District: 111
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kinmundy, Marion, Illinois; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 1240327
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Venice Ward 3, Madison, Illinois; Roll: T624_310; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1374323
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [12] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Washington Park, St

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1873
    Event Place: Silver Creek Township, Greene, Ohio

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1873
    Event Place: Silver Creek Township, Greene, Ohio

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Meacham, Marion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Meacham, Marion, Illinois; Roll: 234; Page: 43C; Enumeration District: 111

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Kinmundy, Marion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kinmundy, Marion, Illinois; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 1240327

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Venice Ward 3, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Venice Ward 3, Madison, Illinois; Roll: T624_310; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1374323

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: St Clair County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Canteen, St Clair, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Canteen, St Clair, Illinois; Roll: T625_405; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 129

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: East St. Louis, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Washington Park, St. Clair, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington Park, St. Clair, Illinois; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2340290

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Fayette, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: La Clede, Fayette, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00801; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 26-9

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: La Clede, Fayette, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: La Clede, Fayette, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00801; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 26-9

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Washington Park, St Clair, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Washington Park, St

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 August 1971
    Event Place: La Clede, Fayette, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Aug 1971

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 August 1971
    Event Place: Jewett, Cumberland, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 346-40-5368; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: 1963-1964

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Iola, Clay County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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